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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,119.29, 13,672.10 and 3,860.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,119.29, 13,672.10 and 3,860.47 is: 5,787.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,119.29 : 13,672.10 = 3,860.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,119.29/13,672.10 = 3,860.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,119.29x = 13,672.10 × 3,860.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,119.29x = 52,780,663.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,780,663.53/9,119.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,787.80

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